Francis Galton's Earliest Writings

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<p>Samples of F Galton's early childhood attempts at writing:</p>
<li>Francis Galton's first name, written aged two. 10th January 1825; 1 ff.</li>
<li>Short passage about the Lord, written aged four. 4 ff.</li>
<li>Note about ducks addressed "My dear Uncle..."; annotated on verso by Violetta Galton "Francis wrote this & spelt it entirely himself - aged 4 years & 4 months". 2 ff.</li>
<li>Thank you note written to his Father, 06 September 1826. 1 ff.</li>
<li>Note addressed "My dear Adele", in which Galton describes his educational achievements; 15 February 1827. 2 ff.</li>

Francis Galton's Earliest Writings

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